Vista Fire Rescue

08/06/2026

What is the bright yellow engine behind all the blue uniforms?
That engine is a Cal Oes engine provided to fire departments by Cal OES. Those engines are staffed and sent out to help when emergencies happen, not only in the state of California, but out of state as well.
OES Engine 408 from Vista is currently part of a “strike team” that was sent out to help our neighbors in Oregon, before being called up to Washington. Strike teams are made up of five engines from different fire departments who team up with one mission- provide help when needed. This strike team includes engines from Vista Fire Rescue, Chula Vista, Hemet Fire Department, National City Fire Department, and two strike team leaders from San Diego Fire Department. All personnel are well and working hard.

08/04/2026

Our “first due” drills, round one, were completed by B shift today. Today we looked at small residential fires without a fire hydrant nearby to test whether the first two engines can bring their personnel and combined tank water directly to the scene, rapidly control the fire, support search and rescue, and use tank to tank transfer as a bridge until the third due engine establishes a sustained water supply. Four (4) things save lives on fires. Those four things are fire control, search, ventilation and emergency medical services (EMS). Great drills today, and we look forward to our drills with A and C shift!

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Beltran for the successful completion of his module two probationary test!
Our “Red Shirt Cadre” and his crew also deserve a shout out for the time and effort with mentoring and teaching during the year and the test.

07/14/2026

☀️EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
Prepare for this week's (7/14-16) hot and humid conditions. There will be elevated overnight temperatures, with the weather being hottest on Wednesday.
High temperatures will range from:
- In the mountains below 6,000 ft: degrees in the 90s
- Inland valleys: 95-105+ degrees
- Coastal areas: degrees around the 80s
🧊Cool down at an official Cool Zone:
Gloria McClellan Senior Center (1400 Vale Terrace Dr.)
(760) 643-5288
Vista Library (700 Eucalyptus Ave.)
(760) 643-5100
Extreme Heat Watch resources:
🔗vista.gov/residents/cool-zones
🔗http://sandiegocounty.gov/.../programs/phs/extreme_heat.html
🔗weather.gov
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☀️ALERTA DE CALOR EXTREMO VIGENTE DESDE EL MARTES POR LA MAÑANA HASTA EL JUEVES POR LA TARDE
Prepárense para las condiciones de calor y humedad de esta semana (del 14 al 16 de julio). Habrá temperaturas elevadas durante la noche, y el miércoles será el día más caluroso.
Las temperaturas máximas oscilarán entre:
- En las montañas por debajo de los 6,000 pies: en los 90 grados
- Valles del interior: entre 95 y 105+ grados
- Zonas costeras: alrededor de los 80 grados
🧊Refrescate en una Cool Zone oficial:
Centro para personas mayores Gloria McClellan (1400 Vale Terrace Dr.)
(760) 643-5288
Biblioteca de Vista (700 Eucalyptus Ave.)
(760) 643-5100
Recursos sobre la Alerta de calor extremo:
🔗vista.gov/residents/cool-zones
🔗http://sandiegocounty.gov/.../programs/phs/extreme_heat.html
🔗weather.gov

07/06/2026

The visible smoke in the air is from the Pipeline Fire, currently burning on Camp Pendleton. There is no current impact to the City of Vista.

07/01/2026

Join us LIVE Thursday, July 16 at 12 PM for Recruitment in the Spotlight featuring Vista Fire Rescue.

Get to know what the department is really looking for, how to stand out as a candidate, and ask your questions in real time at YouTube.com/

06/20/2026

Vista Fire Rescue would like to welcome our new group of cadets and their families! Our cadet program gives younger members of our community interested the the fire service their first glimpse of the fire service.

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when freedom rang out for all Americans. We’re honored to serve every neighbor, and grateful for the community we protect. Happy Juneteenth!

06/14/2026

Thank you to and for the opportunity for our cadets to preview what building construction looks like before the drywall. Our cadets are a big part of our future firefighters, and we truly appreciate your people taking the time and allowing them to see what a building looks like before it is finished.

06/05/2026